One lorry driver has set a record today as their vehicle became the first to break down on the newly opened Queensferry Crossing.

Eager drivers rose out of their beds this morning to take their first trip across the £1.35 billion bridge, which opened as northbound traffic was diverted from the Forth Road Bridge before 2am this morning.

But commuters have now been told to expect tailbacks as far back as Junction 3 at Halbeath and onto A92 from the 1.7 mile crossing after the heavy goods vehicle gave out before 7am.

Twitter user Alastair Wright also suggested the "fancy lights" should illuminate to alert drivers every time there is a breakdown.

The Queensferry Crossing is essentially an extension of the M90 motorway across the Forth with a 70mph speed limit, although operators said an initial 40mph limit will be in place when the bridge first opens to take account of "driver distraction"

Cabinet Secretary for the Economy Keith Brown was among the first to cross the bridge this morning.

He said: "It's fantastic. You immediately notice coming over the new bridge - as traffic is now doing - the absence of the slap, slap, slap that you get on the existing bridge.

"It's a very smooth passage right across the Queensferry Crossing. Also, just the excitement of looking at this fantastic new structure from a new angle.

"I think it will be extremely well-received by the people in Scotland who are going to use this bridge."

The bridge was passed over from contractors to the Scottish Government in a historic ceremony on Monday.

Opening the bridge, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I can't tell you how emotional it feels to be standing on this stunning Queensferry Crossing.

"It is here to do a job and keep our country connected but it is much more than that.

"This bridge will be one of the greatest bridges in the world, no scrub that, this bridge is the greatest bridge in the world."

Ms Sturgeon shook the hands of workers and took selfies with the light show shining on the bridge.

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stands in front of the Queensferry Crossing

A view of the new Queensferry Crossing, seen from South Queensferry

She added: "What you have done here is something very special.

"It is in every way an amazing achievement and I want to congratulate everyone involved.

"The weather in the middle of the Forth has made sure it was a challenge but you have made history and this bridge will serve Scotland for 150 years and more."

In the early hours of Friday, the new bridge will be closed again to prepare for a public walk on the crossing and a royal visit from the Queen on Monday.

A total of 50,000 invited members of the public will have the chance to walk across it on Saturday and Sunday.

Motorists will be able to drive across it after it has reopened on Thursday, September 7.

The Crossing will serve about 24 million vehicles each year, with the FRB to be used for buses, taxis and bikes as the strain is eased on the structure.